7th Grade STAAR ELA Quiz 1

What does the term "reenactment" refer to?

• The process of performing a new act

• The action of performing a new experiment

• The action of performing an event again, especially in a theatrical or prescribed way

• The process of enacting a law for the second time

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Which word means having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way?

• Anchor

• Similar

• Launch

• Repetition

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is a protest most accurately defined as?

• A formal declaration of war

• A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something

• An agreement or concord

• A celebration of a historical event

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What does "advantage" mean?

• A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position

• A situation that makes things difficult or inconvenient

• The action of delaying or postponing something

• The lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the meaning of "disadvantage"?

• An unfavorable condition or circumstance

• A benefit or gain

• A neutral situation that does not affect the outcome

• The process of making something better

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

What does it mean to "launch" something?

• To anchor a ship

• To start or initiate something, especially a campaign or product

• To protest against an action

• To repeat an action multiple times

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

What is an "anchor" in a general sense?

• A device used to prevent the motion of a ship

• The act of starting something new

• A person or thing that provides stability or confidence in an otherwise uncertain situation

• A repeated action or event

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does "repetition" mean?

• The action of repeating something that has already been said or written

• Launching a new product

• Protesting against a decision

• Having a disadvantage in a situation

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Who are "participants"?

• People who watch an event

• People who take part in an event or activity

• People who protest against an event

• People who launch a new event

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Choosing the best synonym for "launch," which of the following would be most appropriate?

• Anchor

• Initiate

• Repeat

• Protest

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4